Defying odds, 20-year-old cat at Orange shelter finds a new home

By Gail Smith, Orlando Sentinel

20-year-old Shylo was at the shelter but has found a new home.

This wonderful story comes to us from Animal Crazy friend Linda:

"Meet Shylo, the 20-year-old cat that was surrendered at the local animal shelter in Orlando, Fla., on May 29, 2014. Against monumental odds she found a forever home and new guardian. Shylo is a 13- 15-pound calico who won the hearts of the local networking community. Thanks to them and her new angel, Shylo will retire a final time. Just shy of the Guinness Book of World Records' oldest living cat, Shylo is very vocal although her meow is more crackly than a normal meow. Understandable as she is comparable to a 96-year-old human. She is still quite active and mobile and has a lovely fur coat. Community success story in these times. MEOW! One kitty miracle at a time!"

Thank you, Linda, for the great work you and all the rescuers and volunteers do, never giving up on finding forever homes.